TM 55-1510-222-MTF
PROCEDURE
TROUBLESHOOTING
REFERENCE
FIRST ENGINE START (BATTERY START)
(CONT)
If ignition does not occur within 10 seconds
after moving condition lever to LOW IDLE,
initiate ENGINE CLEARING procedure. If
for any reason a starting attempt is discon-
tinued, the entire starting sequence must be
repeated after allowing the engine to come
to a complete stop (1 minute minimum).
5. Condition lever (after N1 RPM sta-
bilizes, 12% minimum) - LOW
IDLE.
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Monitor TGT to avoid a hot start. If there
is a rapid rise in TGT, be prepared to abort
the start before limits are exceeded. During
starting, the maximum allowable TGT is
1000°C for five seconds. If this limit is ex-
ceeded, use ABORT START procedure and
discontinue start. Enter the peak tempera-
ture and duration on DA Form 2408-13.
6. TGT and N1 - Monitor (TGT
1000°C maximum, N1 61% mini-
mum).
7. Oil pressure - Check (60 PSI mini-
mum).
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8. Ignition and engine start switch -
OFF, after TGT peaks.
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